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C18 SSN

2009 Audi A5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,674 mi
Last recorded134,674 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Audi A585,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SSN
MakeAudi
ModelA5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 134,674 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 131,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all round x4 front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 126,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 119,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 119,302 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 111,436 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,436 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 103,439 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 103,423 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 96,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 88,236 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 78,046 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 73,976 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 73,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,269 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 35,867 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A5?

Based on 1,497,195 MOT tests across 148,987 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
7,148
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
148,987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,175
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7,432
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 7,396
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C18 SSN is a 2009 Audi A5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Audi A5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 85,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,175 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C18 SSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A5 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Audi A5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C18 SSN registered?

C18 SSN is a 2009 Audi A5, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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